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Canon T8i vs Sony A57

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony SLT-A57 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
85
Overall
68

Canon T8i vs Sony A57 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Previous Model is Canon T7i
Sony A57
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 618g - 132 x 98 x 81mm
  • Announced September 2012
  • Succeeded the Sony A55
  • Updated by Sony A58
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Canon T8i vs Sony A57 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon T8i vs Sony A57, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A57 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was revealed 7 years later than the A57 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the T8i scores vs the A57 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A57

 T8i A57 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020September 2012More recent by 91 months
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A57 over the Canon T8i

 A57 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A57

 T8i A57 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T8i vs Sony A57 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon T8i has outer dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A57 has specifications of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the T8i versus the A57.

Canon T8i vs Sony A57 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and A57 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A57 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A57 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and A57.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon T8i to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern T8i will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Sony A57 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A57 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A57 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography details
Sony A57 Portrait photography details
81
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
Sony A57 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Sony A57 as a Sports photography camera
76
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (800 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography highlights
Sony A57 Travel photography highlights
80
great battery (800 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography info
Sony A57 Landscape photography info
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (800 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
72
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging details
Sony A57 Vlogging details
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
77
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
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Canon T8i vs Sony A57 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A57
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony SLT-A57
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony SLT-A57
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-02-12 2012-09-13
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60p, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lb) 618 grams (1.36 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 132 x 98 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 75
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 785
Other
Battery life 800 photos 550 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $750 $1,000